L.A. city leaders seek crackdown on the N-word and C-word

In the fashion archives at New York Vintage, a couture shop in Manhattan, I tried on Madonna's 1980s bird cage earrings from a Vanity Fair Italia shoot. The collection includes over-the-top pieces like metallic shoes for Studio 54 and a fuchsia dress reminiscent of Carmen Miranda. The newly launched virtual museum allows visitors to touch artifacts worn by celebrities like Lady Gaga and shop vintage styles by designers such as Christian Dior and Yves Saint...

The future of skilled trades is brighter than ever, with high demand and lucrative salaries for electricians, plumbers, welders, mechanics, and HVAC technicians. AI cannot replace these hands-on jobs, leading to shortages and driving up pay. Trade careers offer job security, financial success, and the opportunity to be your own boss, without the burden of student debt. Full Article

Zach Pressnell, a Newsweek MLB contributor based in Columbus, Ohio, reports on the Seattle Mariners extending catcher Cal Raleigh's contract for $105 million over six years. This move could lead to the team parting ways with ace pitcher Luis Castillo, who has three years and $72.45 million left on his contract. Despite Castillo's team-friendly deal, the Mariners' pitching depth and financial strategy may result in him being traded to teams like the Mets, Yankees, Orioles,...

Josh Hart made history by recording his ninth triple-double of the season in the Knicks' win over the Mavericks, surpassing Walt "Clyde" Frazier for most triple-doubles in a single season in franchise history. Hart's performance included 16 points, 11 assists, and 12 rebounds, showcasing his versatility as a player. Despite the record-breaking achievement, Hart's focus remains on team success and impacting the game beyond just statistics. Full Article

The Unification Church in Japan has been ordered dissolved by a court following a government request related to the investigation into the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court cited manipulative fundraising and recruitment tactics that caused fear among followers as reasons for the dissolution. The church, founded in Seoul in 1954 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon, faces accusations of using devious tactics and excessive donations, with the Japanese branch criticizing the...

Houthi militants in Yemen claimed responsibility for recent attacks on U.S. warships in the Red Sea, targeting the USS Harry S. Truman and other vessels, as well as Israeli military locations using drones. The Department of Defense has been contacted for comment, following discussions among Trump administration officials about military strikes against the Houthis, which were accidentally shared with a journalist, sparking concerns about national security breaches and the exposure of sensitive information. Full Article